The new Blue & White calendar for 2016 has finally come out – or is it in? Next year is the year of the Red Fire Monkey. Smart, clever, lively, quick witted. Honest, enthusiastic, self-assured, innovative, and social. But also jealous, suspicious, selfish and arrogant.

Hard to believe but Blue & White will soon turn 40! 40 years of discovery and surprise. And more than 30 years of original hand made calendars, each with a new theme. So our 40th birthday calendar is a beauty contest from the best of 30 plus years of calendar covers. We thank our friends who have made it possible and our hard working staff who have helped produce the calendar each year. Hiroko Izumi is our creative angel who continues to come up with heart filled design ideas and witty drawings. Asako Sangai has helped to put together many of the calendar layouts and Kiyoshi Nakatsu, our producer keeps hoping that one year we will meet his printing deadline.

Blue & White would never have reached 40 without each one of you – our precious customers, our staff and our makers, and you dear Readers. Have a look at the months of the Red Fire Monkey, and if you would like to order, instructions are at the end of the months.

Wishing you all the quick wit, the liveliness and the enthusiasm of the Red Fire Monkey in 2016.

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Amy, I will be in Tokyo in January and plan to visit your store for the first time in many years! Will purchase a calendar then (I hope they’re not sold out). Congratulations on 40 years—such a community treasure you’ve created for all of us to cherish and remember fondly! —Mari

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The new Blue & White calendar for 2016 has finally come out – or is it in? Next year is the year of the Red Fire Monkey. Smart, clever, lively, quick witted. Honest, enthusiastic, self-assured, innovative, and social. But also jealous, suspicious, selfish and arrogant.Hard to believe but Blue & White will soon turn 40! 40 years of discovery and surprise. And more than 30 years of original hand made calendars, each with a new theme. So our 40th birthday calendar is a beauty contest from the best of 30 plus years of calendar covers. We thank our friends who have made it possible and our hard working staff who have helped produce the calendar each year. Hiroko Izumi is our creative angel who continues to come up with heart filled design ideas and witty drawings. Asako Sangai has helped to put together many of the calendar layouts and Kiyoshi Nakatsu, our producer keeps hoping that one year we will meet his printing deadline.Blue & White would never have reached 40 without each one of you – our precious customers, our staff and our makers, and you dear Readers. Have a look at the months of the Red Fire Monkey, and if you would like to order, instructions are at the end of the months.Wishing you all the quick wit, the liveliness and the enthusiasm of the Red Fire Monkey in 2016. TO ORDERNumber of calendars: Name: Address: Card company: Card number: Expiration date: Security code: Send by: EMS Asia ¥1100 US ¥1500 Europe ¥1800 By air mail ¥650 ¥800 ¥800 Blue and White | November 15, 2015 at 7:54 am | Categories: Journal | URL: http://wp.me/p1h5Iz-ye | Comment | See all comments |

Congratulations Amy! You have made succes out of tradition and reintroducing people around the world to the beauty of Japanese design and color as well as tradition! Big hug from USA…specifically K.C. Mo. Xoxo,B